This was a great gem. It was my husband, his mom (70) and me. It was an easy walking path around the different areas. Keeping mind that the time of year impacts the vegetation, we were pleasantly surprised at the foliage and flowers still on display. We enjoyed feeding pistachios to the birds around the area. We only explored part of it and still feel it was worth the admission price.

Nice 128 acres yet not a lot of beautiful flowers and plants. I enjoyed it but not even in the top 10.

Great place for all ages. Bueatiful flowers, birds, turtles and butterflies. A decent walk throgh the garden. There are many warning signs for rattlesnakes, but if you actually see one, you are really lucky

Great place to visit with the family. staff was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. they were so awesome with the kids. we will definitely be back!!!

This place is much bigger than I thought it was. There are birds that kids can feed, just buy some treats for the birds in the gift shop. All the staff is very friendly. There is a lot of open area without shade, so I would try to go earlier in the mornings. There are some trails in the back that provide a good amount of shade. Unfortunately they kids play area is closed. There are plenty of plants to see as well. The whole place is upkept really well, definently coming back.

Went here on a date! Gorgeous native and tropical plants, plus birds, butterflies, children’s garden, and nature trails. Actually cool outside despite a hot summer evening- strategic irrigation?

Some of the different areas are a little run-down and workers are constantly improving them for upkeep, but overall the center is very expansive for the entrance price. They are super friendly and were walking around with some of the rescue Macaws they own to give more info on exhibits and check on the general state of the exhibits. Will definitely go back here in the future to buy small plants, orchids or succulents.

Nice location for a date with your loved one ️. There are several spots for cute pictures and to just sit down and enjoy the view. The butterfly garden might be empty depending on the season, so if thats the purpose of your visit, call ahead and ask. The employees were incredibly nice and helpful! One of them even showed us an African Grey Parrot from up close.Also, students get a significant discount!

Must wear mask when inside the building.If your like me and mosquitoes love your blood, I would recommend having that on you. The marsh area is pretty bad. Wear comfy tennis shoes, I made a mistake of wearing sandals. There is no inside bathrooms but portapotty available.I enjoyed my favorite plants and tropical trees out there, its beautiful and well taken care of. Perfect for little kids to explore. Their play area is closed off though.

Very beautiful place. Love the view very relaxing. Also loved the birds. I would say bring small cooler or buy water at gift shop before walking. Gets a little hot trying to enjoy everything. My kids loved it..

Just what you would expect, lots of plants, nice scenery with several sculptures, and a few turtles, and exotic birds. Very enjoyable and leisurely stroll around 180 acres.

I love coming here whenever Im in Corpus Christi. Its a great place with well kept grounds and the most friendly staff and volunteers. Support this great place of youre in the area!

Really beautiful grounds yet not a lot of flowers for me.

The gardens are beautiful!!! Very much green, not wirn down or unkept. The staff is very nice! There are birds, butterfly, iguana and other exhibits! Please make sure to follow the trail paper!! It is huge, but goes into one big circle!! The lookout is very nice overlooking the marsh water they have made. The flowers are all bloom, very green, or to the color they are made by nature!! The price for the trails if greenery and animals are priced right!! It is worth it and i can understand why some people would stay awhile. There are plenty benches throughout the trail to sit and relax in the shade!!! The playground is nice, but i guess its closed due to Covid-19. But its super cute!!! Tbe gift shop has many gifts to choose from with a restrooms! Also, there are port a potty in yards if cant wait and they are clean!!!! Take your time, wonder around, take pictures, enjoy the time here!! We did and plan on visiting again!!

This was a great place to visit. Lots of plants to see. I wish I could have spent more time here but I made the mistake of going in the summer and it was soooo hot outside. But it was still a fun time. Was not expecting the animals and that was an extra treat. It was not too hard to find and there was plenty of parking.

Of the several botanical gardens I’ve been to, this is my favorite. It has parrots, iguanas, and other kinds of animals as well as sprawling gardens full of beautiful and fragrant flowers. It has a butterfly enclosure and a rose garden, and plenty of fun and interesting plants and information.Great place for kids, I bet, and a great place for visitors to Corpus Christi.

Dont let the view from the parking lot fool you! There is tons to see and there are trails that wind their way pretty far out in the back. Dont miss the talking macaws!

The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center is a family tradition for me and my grandson, since he was just a toddler we have been taken him to the gardens every time he visits me, it is favorite place to be. He loves nature and being outdoors.

Variety of gardens in a mid-size park. Good collection of orchids and butterfly-attracting flowers. Small collection of birds and reptiles.

Nice staff. Fun to walk through. Desperately needs more signs for the plants. We kept playing a game of eye spy trying to find out what each plant was. The boardwalk needs some nails hammered down if you are over in that area.Great place to take the grandparents.

Beautiful place to go. Its so big and so diverse in flora and fauna

It’s not a good start for a Corpus Christi visit. Too hot and arid for an October dayThe plants are not well taken care of. The butterfly garden had only one butterfly there were more of them on the outside, which is apparent lack of proper care.The rose garden is well organized and lots of chairs to sit, which is the best part of our walk.The reptiles are very limited.Overall, I wouldn’t come here again unless a serious upgrade is done.

I was really excited to go here. I was extremely disappointed in the lack of love. In this place. Not much was blooming honestly the plants looked to be hanging on for dear life, in need of water, repairs and cleaning for sure it was kind of sad.

Loved this place...its a great spot for families and large groups of people. I used a Groupon for admission for 2 for just $8.75. The regular admission price is $9 per person. Beautiful gardens and lots of exotic animals. Really enjoyed it; to take in everything you would need about an hour -two hours.

Beautifully kept and so vibrant with color. The orchid house was especially beautiful. I would love to visit during full bloom and explore the entire facility more thoroughly next time

Fun place to visit with kids!It’s got great variety of birds, flowering plants, reptiles.The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They’re a not for profit and care for animals mainly based on donations. Highly recommend local visitors to consider donations and sponsoring exhibits.The gift shop here also had an interesting collection.

This place is beautiful and has many things to see. The staff is great and courteous. Always a fun outing here.

South Texas Botanical Gardens is a delightful little out-of-the-way gem in Corpus Christi. My daughter and I went over Memorial Day weekend and found a plethora of native and interesting flora, plainly labeled. We also were pleasantly surprised to find a great collection of beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, and a quaint little butterfly variety. The gift shop housed a very nice selection of souvenirs, all VERY reasonably priced. It was easy to see that Allison and the rest of the staff truly enjoyed their jobs as they explained the sites inhabitants. We even got to hold snakes, pet lizards, and feed the beautiful birds. It is just a quiet, beautiful place to spend part of your day.

Most of the plants were not marked. We enjoyed the birds more than anything. Not at all what we expected. Especially the mosquitos. If you go spray bug repellent

I visited the botanical gardens last week (September during Covid-19) and was very disappointed. The outdoor gardens were neglected. Everything looked like it needed water and no one had trimmed the dead roses. There were flats of plants for sale that were dying. They have a collection of rainforest birds on display in individual cages that were not big enough for them to fly. Please build an atrium that will allow them to fly or at least stretch their wings. Add some trees and play areas to keep them busy.My favorite part was the nature walk out by Gator Lake and beyond. I will not return again...

Had a great time for our first time. Not sure if the do this on the regular but the butterfly and ladybug release was a cool experience. My daughter loved it so much. Beautiful rose garden. Nice nature walk. Butterfly house our fave. They also have birds and reptiles.

As one with a Horticulture background, I was intrigued by going here to see this. It was really neat. I apologize if I didnt get all the pictures I wanted to post, but use your imagination. Quite a beautiful and serene place to visit if you want to see different colors, scents, birds, lizards, and the like. Just watch out for the sign that says Caution, Native Habitat for Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes. I hate snakes, my wife knows it, yet we still went there...AND SHE DIDNT TELL ME ABOUT THE SNAKES !!! Hence, the sign.

We had fun exploring the botanical gardens. There was a nice walk through the wetlands as well as many different flowers, trees, and plants to look at. The many different birds around the grounds were fun to watch, and the reptile room was a must see. We got lucky and got to watch one of the employees feeding the snakes!

Great place to go and relax in a setting with nature! Beautiful and immersive, excellent family atmosphere.

Beautiful botanical garden, small but satisfying.

Nice place, but not a lot to see this time. We enjoyed walking around the property, but were disappointed not to see a y butterflies in the butterfly house, it wasnt pleasant to use porta potties as the only bathroom and it was just too hot to stay long. Would have liked to have seen more wuld life. Gift shop had a meager selection too. Nice overall.

Beautiful garden. Needs a bit of work. Perhaps because of Covid, they are in need of more volunteers to take care of the grounds. The orchids exhibit is outstanding, though.

Gardens are living, so it isnt a static display. Wonderful place for a nature walk , and much of it is wheelchair accessible. An added bonus are the birds & reptiles. Friendly employees & volunteers are happy to answer questions.

Amazing gardens and trails, though I think we may have ended up off of one of the designated areas... Oops.

Lady upfront was very polite. Asked if we needed a map, answered all our questions as well. Great place to appreciate nature.

Fantastic little garden. Enjoyed every bit. Do yourself a favor and buy some bird treats for the parrots. They love attention.

Great place for a short stop to learn about Texas plants, wetlands and roses. Play area for kids along with a butterfly garden and several parrots. Orchid gardens. Nice gazebo type area with rocking chairs. Can buy treats for birds as well as packaged snacks and drinks for kids. Small gift shop. Adult admission $8.

Came here for Spring Break but it has plenty of space for everyone. The butterfly house was not open but we enjoyed all the other exhibits. There were also parrots and reptilians to see, touch and learn about. There were lots of activities and programs for the kids too. Our daughter especially loved holding the snakes, tortoises and iguanas. My favorite were the orchids. We all had a great time here!

Live the birds, reptiles and turtles. Nice crusty of landscapes. Good veriaty of plants.

Nice peaceful place. Needs some spifting up. No doubt victimn of Covid! Enjoyed our time there

This is a very nice place for a leisurely walk and to enjoy the plants, flowers and animals they have. We usually spend 1 to 2 hrs.

Love love. We stayed even through the heat to see the bird show and let me tell you! was in awe over the knowledge and being able to check then out so closely

Despite it being a blistering hot afternoon, we had a wonderful couple hours at the South Texas Botanical gardens. They have an extensive variety of orchids to cacti to roses to please any plant lover. They have plants for purchase. Its a perfect venue to wander and immerse yourself somewhere that doesnt feel as if its in the middle of the suburbs.Perfect for kids. They have a play ground and lots of parrots to interact with. I recommend close toed shoes, but its a decent stroll even in sandals. Perfect venue for photo ops!!

This place was so much fun! The birds did tricks and were very cute. The staff was super friendly and helpful as well. It was a nice little family outing. I dont have kids, but the playground looked very fun for the young ones.

Bring your mosquito spray. Other than that it was pretty. Some of the parrots will tell you hello.

So beautiful. So many things to see.

It was nice, well put together. The butterfly displays had no butterflies in it but had lots outside it. They had a few animals around which made it interesting. Not worth 9 bucks though. I definitely wouldnt go back at that price maybe at like 5 bucks.

Was very nice bad timing season wise a lite of the area was out of bloom. The walking area was nice seen some birds on the pond and some other small animals, unfortunately was little cool and evening so not a whole lite of movement. Orchids were very pretty tho.

Absolutely loved visiting the gardens. Beautifully grown flowers. The orchid house was amazing. A must see for orchid lovers. So many varieties, grown several ways. The butterfly house was great too. Different plant species and the butterflies which will land on you if patient enough.The surprise for me were the birds. Parrots that will communicate and other species that have great color and sing.Its a little rough on a very hot day, so bring waters, and some bug spray for humid days.If my life brings me back to Texas I will return for another visit.

Been volunteering here for about a year now and the transformation of the place is astounding, it went from a kind of run down attraction. To a place thats filled with passion and love. The people there obviously love what they do and Im excited to see what they have left in store

This place is awesome!! Such a friendly staff. Had a great time there. One of the staff members introduced me to Tango. A red macaw. Saw Shorebirds, cactus, butterflies, lizards, and beautiful botanicals. Great place to visit, and not far from downtown Corpus.

Great place to visit thank you staff was very nice

This place was so great. The organization is a non-profit and several of the people working are volunteers. All of the birds and reptiles there are rescues. One of the volunteers let us interact with a very large iguana who thought he was a dog and a coral snake who liked to cuddle. We got to hold the small turtles. The parrots and other birds were so cool. We bought a bag of pistachios for 3$ at the front desk to feed to the Parrots. We attended parrot talk, where four staff each had a bird and taught us in depth about the great responsibilities and commitments to own a parrot. The staff was all so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Oh, and they have plants. Lots of plants, but we ran out of time to view them all. Kids would love it here. A super cute playground is also here for them.

Wonderful place to visit. Highly recommend a visit here. The place looks small from the outside but I warn you its a lot bigger then it looks. Take a water bottle I cant stress this enough. I enjoyed the various animals, trails, flowers and butterflies the gardens had to offer.

Beautiful botanical garden. We adored the birds and critters too.

Great hidden gem in Corpus Christi with nature trail and wildlife. Definitely worth stopping by.

Staff was super nice. There was quite a few birds missing from their cages and only a few butterflies in the butterfly habitat. My only other draw back was entirely not anones fault but due to drought there was no water were the crocs and bird life would normally reside. This place is pretty grand and the staff seems to do a good job taking care of both fauna & wild life. Great place to take littles to Explore. There is walking trails and a outhouses for emergency potty stops. There is also a playground & picnic area. Staff is extremely knowledgeable making this a top field trip destination. Very cute place to take in nature!

All the nature at this place is awesome. Also having critters there to react with is just super.

I took my mom (she was a first time visitor), my 7 year old boy, and my 4 month old baby girl today. Although it was INSANELY hot, everything was still so beautiful! The birds are always fun, too. I just really wanted to leave this review because of our outstanding service today! Normy was extremely kind and helpful. We just wanted to recognize her and thank her for being so great!*Side note* The Botanical Gardens holds a super special place in my heart, because my husband proposed to me there 2 years ago!* (I attached a picture :)

It was my first time visiting the Gardens and my family and I had a great experience. They were in the middle of construction so we had to go in through the reptile room which was a little confusing at first but not too bad. The admission fee is reasonable considering the size and well maintained the gardens are. It is hot in South Texas so make sure to stay hydrated. I recommend taking your time in the greenhouses to admire all the plants and flowers there. We enjoyed the exotic birds and reptiles they have there. The plants they have for sale are reasonable and varied. We walked away with several due to that. Overall a great stop!

What a nice little place to go to! The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. Make sure you go in the morning as it gets hot very fast. There were plenty of things to do and see!

Loved it! The birds and reptiles were great and we enjoyed both the nature trail and the orchid conservatory. Plus, it was dog friendly!!!

Very nice place. Enjoyed looking at all the plants and the birds were amazinga

Very friendly and helpful staff. This place is huge! You definitely get your money worth of amazing plants and animals to see and interact with. I would recommend any plant or animal lovers to visit.

Honestly probably the one garden that looks neglected, theres also not much too see. I basically paid to walk around a park and look at a few dying plants when you can do that for free anywhere else in Texas. I mean if your looking for something unique and for your kid just be sure to bring a first aid kit and some water, child got hit with a low hanging cactus and since theres not too much tree coverage, bring water or something to hydrate with.

Great experience! Ran into a hog on the trail and had quite and adventure...

I really enjoyed the birds and plants. There was a show for birds and they let you hold them. Also there was a reptile room with snakes, lizards, and turtles. The flowers around the place were beautiful and some even attract hummingbirds! Though I do recommend going on days that arent too hot or take a hat!

An AWESOME place to go for the day. Even for a quick visit it has a ton of things to see. Definitely have to bring the visitors by for a visit.

Honestly so pretty, love going here with my mom. She gets to look at plants and I get to look at birds and snakes and the gift shop, so its a win-win

This botanical garden has a really great variety of plants and layout. Whether you want to sit with the roses, follow the trails through native vegetation or meet some really cool animals, there is something for everyone. Even during the winter when many plants are hibernating they still have a long of roses and foliage to check out. One of my favorite parts is the reptile room where you get to see snakes, turtles, and an iguana who loves to be scratched. Its a really great garden that has a lot to offer families and botanical lovers alike.

I had a lovely time and recommended to everyone! They continue to expand every year, so please come for a visit and support this very worthwhile walk in nature! It has plenty of beautiful plants, flowers and trees; great walking trails to see different birds stopping by in migration, I spotted the Painted Bunting on my walk! I will definitely make this place a regular visit for me!

A beautiful place to visit, with a very friendly greeter and staff, and a wide variety of flowers and animals (birds, butterflies, tortoise, etc).

I love this place ! Super nice to relax.

Absolutely beautiful. The grounds are extremely clean. Its going to be a great place for my photography sessions. Signing up was very easy and the staff is very professional and friendly. I cant eait for my next visit.

Went on a raining day but still worth it,love it. have to go back on another beautiful day to see the rest.

Pretty cool place just needs more signs on pathways.

If you have any reserve about visiting like I first did, please know that this place is AWESOME! I avoid dishing out 5* ratings, but the gardens is even worth the admission fee, completely. (They have some discounts, but I wish I had pay more to support them.) Cool plants! Amazing animals! Lovely staff! Ill always remember here as the first place Ive held and touched (even fondled mwahaha) a reptile and bird!

Great place to take kids if youre visiting the city. There are talking birds, butterfly area, large playground, beautiful flowers, turtles, and a lot more. You can kill 1-2 hours here easily. The employees are all seemingly young and all very friendly.

I was so excited to see the garden. We got here and most of the plants were dead with zero blooms even in the greenhouse it was a bit sad. The grounds were very neglected and needed repairs and lots of water. It was very deceiving from the website.

This was a great place to stop on our mini vacation. They have lots of birds and turtles as well as beautiful flowers and butterflies. There is a cute little gift shop as well with many items to choose from. The staff was great and we were able to pet a few of the animals. The walking trail they have is wonderful. They have it set up so that as you walk you are making your way though different settings such as the wet lands and desert. There is also a garden which contains many herbs you can smell. Over all my family and I had a wonderful experience here and cant wait to go back!

Was a beautiful place to have our wedding. The staff was great and the scenery is beautiful. Wished we would have planned it when the roses were blooming, but still loved the location.

Very nice place to have family or nature siting outing. This place have lot of variety of plants and flower along with different snakes, tortoises, parrots and a lot more

Beautiful scenery, lovely young lady in the front, definitely going back. Such wonderful things to see and learned so much

Very neglected gardens. Not much variety, absolutely no butterflies in the enclosed butterfly gardens and way to many mosquitoes to even try and walk around the whole gardens.

There was so much to see. It was so beautiful. The staff was all very friendly. They also very informative. It was a little hot when we was there but still enjoyed it very much.

My new favorite place to find peace and tranquility... beautiful.

Such an amazing place to visit with the kids and family! They have beautiful gardens, birds that you can feed, some reptiles you can feed and a butterfly exhibit. This is a great place to come enjoy nature. The staff was very friendly! Make sure you stop by the little shop, they have some really cool stuff.

A good place to entertain the kids on a rainy day.

Most of the flowers looked like they were dying, and there was not a single butterfly in the butterfly house. It may just been the time of year (I dont know about flowers) but I wouldve liked a heads up. I still wouldve entered.

Very fun experience! Low prices and tons to see! Had a great time with the family!

I actually love the environment there, and I’ve been going there for some time, but one of the workers there is a total Karen. As we leave she walks up to us and tries to accuse us of multiple things, and asking if we paid or not.(we’re members). Like have some respect for the people who go there, seriously.

Ive been coming here since I was a kid on field trips. For years, I didnt know where this place was at. I felt like the sign off of SPID doesnt do it justice stating it is off of Staples Street. Seeing as my city is kind of a tourist spot, I feel that is misleading. The botanical gardens is alot further out, and I feel people will lose their patience trying to get there. They have some parrots, turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, and can be quite cute for kids. They do have some amazing places for photos. When there is dollar days in Corpus it gets packed, seeing as there normal prices range from $8 and up. They do have a gift shop as well. You have the opportunity to volunteer here. I have several times before. The staff can come off sweet southern charm friendly, but tbh can be quiet rude and impatient if you do want to volunteer. When asking questions they can rub off the wrong impression. Ive experienced this first hand. But understand theyre strictly volunteer based with help, and run the large property by themselves. They put a lot of hard work and effort into taking care of all of the animals, and land. Please take the time to visit them. They have been going through a remodel. There are cool prices and deals on groupon as well.

Lots of tropical flowers this is also a good place for butterflies and birds. Very glad I stopped there.

Great place to visit ! With large selection of interesting plants to see and trails to walk

I like it there, its a good place to go see plants, butterflies, and birds in small cages, thats not good thoughtrails where you can walk and have an adventure... they have a small store where you can buy a little something. kinda pricey.